The Air Mail Mystery (1932 Serial)
Step back to the early days of aviation, where the courage of pilots met the cunning of criminals in a high-stakes race against the clouds. The Air Mail Mystery is a gripping 1932 serial that plunges listeners into the perilous world of Great Britain’s Royal Mail Service and the dawn of airmail delivery. When a string of mysterious airplane wrecks plagues TransAmerican Airlines at Metropolitan Airport, suspicion falls on everyone—from a newly hired night mechanic to a daring pilot who parachutes to safety over Devil’s Canyon. With valuable Treasury documents vanishing from each crash scene, the U.S. Justice Department sends in the intrepid Irene Delroy, while a roving reporter, Jimmy Gifford, and a web of undercover agents untangle a plot fueled by greed and danger. Spanning 11 thrilling episodes with a total runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes, this collection is a treasure for fans of vintage radio mystery and aviation adventure.
Collection Highlights
- Follow the action-packed investigation from the very first “Third Crackup” through tense confrontations involving tear gas, a daring escape at the Salt Flats, and the final “Exit Powers”—all set against the backdrop of aviation’s golden age.
- Discover undercover intrigue as night mechanic Fitzgerald reveals himself as Irene Delroy’s secret partner, and pilot Andy Andrews emerges as a suspect with a checkered history in earlier wrecks, adding layers of suspense to every episode.
- Experience a rare blend of hard-boiled detective storytelling and early aviation lore, capturing the risks of flying mail in all weather and the immense profits that tempt a “bad element” to sabotage the sacred trust of the postal service.
- This 11-episode digital audio collection preserves the complete serial in clear, listenable sound, offering collectors a chance to dive into a piece of OTR history that mirrors real-life airmail adventures.
Track Listing
Show all 22 tracks (2 hours, 45 min)
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 01 Third Crackup
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 02 Andrews Accused
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 03 At Crash
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 04 Tear Gas
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 05 At Salt Flats
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 06 Exit Andrews
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 08 At Roberts Exit
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 09 In Next Room
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 11 Delroy To Rescue
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 12 Gold Bricks
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 13 Exit Powers
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 01 Third Crackup
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 02 Andrews Accused
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 03 At Crash
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 04 Tear Gas
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 05 At Salt Flats
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 06 Exit Andrews
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 08 At Roberts Exit
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 09 In Next Room
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 11 Delroy To Rescue
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 12 Gold Bricks
- Air Mail Mystery 320000 13 Exit Powers
